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Table of Contents for
June 2007 • Volume 23 • Number 55

THE NONMETALLIC FIBER-GLASS POSTS IN PROSTHETIC
DENTISTRY

Informative article

 

Radivoje Radosavljević¹, Saša Stanković², Ljiljana Aleksov²

¹facULty Of meDIcIne, PrIstIna WIth Its maIn OffIce In KOsOvsKa mItrOvIca, DePartment Of DentIstry, cLInIc fOr PrOsthetIc DentIstry; ²facULty Of meDIcIne, nIs, DePartment Of DentIstry, cLInIc fOr PrOsthetIc DentIstry

   
...Abstract


Introduction. FRC (fiber-glass reinforced composite) posts with reinforced composite fibers are introduced as an alternative for many conventional materials. Endodontically treated teeth are known to present a higher risk of biomechanical failure than vital teeth. The choice of an appropriate restoration for endodontically treated teeth is guided by strength and esthetics.
The aim of this study is to present the use of new item nonmetallic systems in restaurative dentistry. Physical characteristics given by manufacturer (Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), show exellent results, are identified with tooth structure in regard of flexure strength, module elasticity, water absorbtion and clear radiopacity. The use of nonmetallic posts is easy, fast, safe and reliable.The research of several authors has shown exellent results of newer nonmetallic systems. They have the following features: physical properties similar to dentin, maximum retention with little removal of dentin from the root canal, distribution of functional stress even along the root surface, material compatibility with core, high esthetic qualities, minimal stress during placement and cementation, resistance to displacement, good core retention, easy retrievability, ease of use, safety and reliability, and reasonable cost.
Conclusion. Nonmetallic fiber-glass posts contributed greatly into the development of new post and core systems and improved the quality of prosthetic treatment. In comparison with former conventional materials and post and core systems, FRC posts demonstrate significant preference for new technological accomplishments.

Key words: Dental materials, Root canal posts, Fiber glass posts, Adhesive systems
 

...Authors and Reprint Information

Correspondence:
Radivoje Radosavljević
Faculty of Medicine, Pristina
with its main office in Kosovska Mitrovica
Department of Dentistry,
Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry
28000 Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
E-mail: rascha016@yahoo.com


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